Monday, October 26, 2009

We have used the DRX 9000 spinal decompression system in our NYC practice for over 7 years to treat Sciatica,Herniated disc, and Chronic Low back pain. www.livingwellnewyork.com

The Theory of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression

The DRX9000 True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System provides a primary treatment modality for the management of pain and disability for patients suffering with incapacitating low back pain and sciatica. It is designed to apply spinal decompressive forces to compressive and degenerative injuries of the spine. Non-surgical spinal decompression treatment involves a series of stretching/relaxation cycles aimed to relieve the pain and symptoms associated with herniated discs, bulging discs, sciatica and facet syndrome through unloading due to distraction and positioning.

Nested Closed-Loop Feedback Technology

The entire DRX line of products feature Closed-loop feedback which is defined as an automatic control system that can adjust and self-correct its operation according to differences between the actual and desired output. Closed-loop feedback systems improve overall system performance.

The effectiveness of closed-loop feedback systems vary based on the variables measured, how they are measured, and how often they are measured. With respect to spinal decompression or traction systems, the measured variable is most often force, which is the amount of tension used to distract the intervertebral segments of the spine.

High-Speed Nested Closed Loop Feedback

Sophisticated Servo Motion Control

Custom Dynamometer and Feedback Electronics

Windows / PC-based Treatment Algorithms and Application

Forces applied to maximize spinal elongation

Floating Lower Mattress (Split Table Design)

Hardened Steel Shafting and Steel Bearings to reduce friction as much as possible
Adjustable Treatment Angle

Treatment angle adjusted to target various intervertebral spaces.

The DRX 9000 device series incorporates a closed-loop feedback system within a closed-loop feedback system, referred to as nested closed-loop feedback. As illustrated above, one of the three stops on the closed-loop feedback path in the DRX 9000 devices is the servo-amplifier and servo-motor. The servo-amplifier receives corrective force commands from the treatment computer 13 x per second. The servo-motor itself contains very accurate measurement devices that measure position, speed, and power consumption. The servo-amplifier monitors these variables, correcting the actions of the servo-motor 4,000 x per second. This explains the nested closed loop feedback difference that separates the DRX 9000 series from all other decompression devices. The nested closed-loop feedback system is one of the technological hallmarks of the DRX 9000 device series.
Dr. Steven Shoshany NYC spinal decompression specialist.www.drshoshany.com

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Case Study Reveals an Increase in Disc Height and a Decrease in Size of Disc Herniation After Treatment With the DRX9000 NYC

The DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System„ was developed to provide a non-invasive option for discogenic low back pain. Researchers of a case reportDRX 9000 NYC published in Volume 2 Issue 1 of the European Musculoskeletal Review state, Evidence-based data that show the promising effects of DRX9000 on the safe and effective treatment of LBP [low back pain] continue to accumulate. The report titled, Management of Low-Back Pain with a Non-surgical Decompression System (DRX9000„) “ Case Report reveals the pre- and post-treatment MRI findings of a 69-year old male with low back pain. Prior to treatment with the DRX9000, the patient reported experiencing low back pain radiating into both legs. When asked to describe his pain intensity on a scale of 0-10, the patient rated his pain intensity at 10. The patient underwent 22 treatments over a seven-week period. Utilizing the same pain intensity scale the patient reported a pain level of 1 post-treatment. Four months after the initial visit, a follow up MRI revealed decreased herniation size and increased disc height at multiple lumbar levels.

Monday, October 05, 2009

Pain may be defined as either an acute or chronic condition that can interfere with an individual’s overall mental state and daily activities such as work, recreation, and relaxation.

Acute Back PainThe National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines acute or short-term low back pain as generally lasting from a few days to a few weeks. Most acute back pain is the result of trauma to the lower back or from a disorder such as arthritis. Pain from trauma may be caused by a sports injury, work around the house, or a sudden jolt such as a car accident or other stress on spinal bones and tissues. Symptoms may range from muscle ache to shooting or stabbing pain, limited flexibility and range of motion, or an inability to stand straight.1

Chronic Back PainThe Mayo Clinic defines chronic back pain as “nonspecific” long lasting, recurrent pain usually present for three months or more. Chronic back pain is nonspecific because in most cases the cause is unknown or difficult to pin down.2 The constant presence of chronic pain can not only affect a person’s physical well being, but may also affect a person’s emotional state. Chronic pain does not normally respond to the same treatments used for acute pain. Physical causes of chronic pain and symptoms such as sciatica can often be attributed to degenerative disc disease, herniated/bulging discs, and posterior facet syndrome.

It is estimated that Americans spend at least $50 Billion each year on low back pain and it is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States.1

With these staggering numbers, the DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System™ was developed to provide an effective non-surgical treatment alternative for chronic low back pain patients.

The DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System™ is designed to provide pain relief for compressive and degenerative injuries of the spine. Through the application of spinal decompressive forces to these injuries, the DRX9000 provides relief of pain and symptoms associated with herniated discs, bulging or protruding intervertebral discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome, and sciatica. The DRX9000 is a non-surgical alternative to back and neck surgery.

The theory behind non-surgical spinal decompression therapy is a process whereby forces are applied to the spine in a manner that maximizes spinal elongation. Spinal elongation is maximized when paraspinal muscles, the muscles that guard the spine from injury, are relaxed. When paraspinal muscles relax, applied spinal decompressive forces spread apart the bony vertebra of the spine.

This relieves pressure on nerves and intervertebral discs. Where this spinal elongation occurs, pressure drops within the disc which facilitates movement of fluid, carrying nutrients and oxygen inside the disc.

Additionally, the reduction in pressure can help draw in herniated disc fluids, reducing the size of the herniation.

Spinal decompression on the DRX9000 involves application of forces logarithmically to elongate the spine without causing the muscles that guard the spine to contract. The technology required to apply spinal decompressive forces is very advanced.

A recent study titled, "Treatment of 94 Outpatients With Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain with the DRX9000: A Retrospective Chart Review," indicated that patients with a mean pain duration of 535 weeks (Over 10 years) reported a mean verbal numerical pain intensity rating equal to 6.05 on a 0 to 10 scale prior to treatment with the DRX9000™. After the completion of the DRX9000 non-surgical spinal decompression therapy, the mean verbal numerical pain intensity rating decreased to a statistically and clinically significant rating of 0.89. Patients were treated at four clinics throughout the United States. They received 30-minute DRX9000 sessions daily for the first 2 weeks tapering to 1 session/week.

Furthermore, patients also reported a decrease in analgesic use and improvement in activities of daily living.

The authors were able to follow-up at a mean 31 weeks with 29 patients and reveal mean values of 83% improvement in back pain and satisfaction of 8.55 on a 10-point scale. None of these 29 patients reported requiring surgery. The authors also acknowledge that there are other non-surgical spinal decompression systems available commercially. However, they suggest that the design difference between these devices, "may lead to differing physical responses to therapy, so studies of one type of apparatus should not readily be applied across all machines."

In addition to the Pain Practice study, a newly published case report in Volume 2 Issue 1 of the European Musculoskeletal Review, demonstrated positive results utilizing the DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System. The report titled, "Managament of Low-Back Pain with a Non-surgical Decompression System (DRX9000) - Case Report" displayed the pre- and post-treatment MRI findings of a 69-year old male with low back pain.

Prior to the DRX9000 treatment, the patient described experiencing low back pain radiating in both legs. When asked to describe his pain intensity on a scale of 0-10, the patient rated his pain intensity at 10. After completion of 22 treatments, over a seven-week period, the patient reported a pain intensity level of 1.

What's more fascinating is the fact that four months after the initial visit, a follow up MRI revealed decreased herniation size and increased disc height at multiple lumbar levels.

To learn if you are a potential DRX9000 candidate, please contact us at (212) 645-8151 or visit us online at www.livingwellnewyork.com DRX9000Dr. Steven Shoshany is a Chiropractor in New York City, NYC that specializes in treating Acute and Chronic Back pain.